Casey County officials, residents prepare for more storm damage

CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Several businesses in Casey County have been impacted by flooding from several strong storms moving through the area.

Emergency Management Director Rick Wesley said it has been a nightmare to deal with.

“We’re watching this water come up again, which is making us very nervous for 80% of Liberty’s businesses, which are on the bypass,” Wesley explained.

On Friday, crews had to close part of US-127 due to the water rising again.

The Village Restaurant is closed for the foreseeable future due to floodwaters getting inside.

Neighbors, Casey County Variety Store owner Ann Rohght said the flooding got up to their steps, putting them on high alert.

“It’s been a real mess and a lot of water damage, a lot of flooding,” she said.

Liberty Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad said with more rain on the way, they are worried about what more damage that could bring.

“And our threshold here is when, when we worry about floods, usually above four inches, four inches above. Then we start becoming very concerned about floods.”

Dr. Haddad said they are ready to step in whenever needed.